How to Make a Vodka Martini

James Bond preferred his martinis shaken, not stirred.

A vodka martini is a delicious, sophisticated drink. For vodka lovers, it can be the ultimate in elegance. Tastes differ on the perfect martini, but a few simple steps will lead you to a mix that will please most. Does this Spark an idea?

Print this article

1 1/2 oz. vodka
3/4 oz. dry vermouth
Cocktail shaker
Ice
Martini glass
Olives for garnish

Instructions

- 1
  
  Fill the cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- 2
  
  Add the vodka and dry vermouth. Shake gently, and swirl around to chill the alcohol.
- 3
  
  Carefully strain into a chilled martini glass.
- 4
  
  Add one olive for garnish, or more to taste.
- 5
  
  Serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

Chill the glass first for a drink that will taste fresher
House vodka works for this recipe, but a more expensive vodka will taste better.
Don't drink and drive.

Suggest item

Photo Credit martini image by Jarek Miarka from Fotolia.com

Comments

How to Make a Dirty Martini With Vodka
A dirty martini is a variation on the classic martini. It is made with olive brine, which is the juice cocktail olives...
How to Make a Pineapple-Infused Vodka Martini
A martini may sound like a stiff, old-fashioned drink, but using flavored vodkas can make it tropical and fruity. Make your own...
How to Make (Recipe for) the Best Raspberry Vodka Martini
This Raspberry Martini recipe is not too sweet and is the perfect drink for anyone who's in the mood for something strong...
How to Make the Angel Martini Vodka Drink
The Angel Martini is a vodka-based mixed drink that's easy to make at home. Our professional bartender shows you how in the...
How to make a dirty martini
There are many drinks that can be made and a martini is a classic. To impress guest offer a variation of this...
Ingredients for a Vodka Martini
Ingredients for a Vodka Martini. For a drink with only a few ingredients, the martini nonetheless invites endless debate. Devotees passionately defend...
How to Make a Chocolate Martini With Vodka
If you are hosting a cocktail party and looking for an elegant, decadent drink to serve, chocolate vodka martinis could be just...
How to Make a Simple Vodka Chocolate Martini
The chocolate martini is an indulgence that blurs the line between dessert and cocktail. Over the years, it's become a staple on...
How to make a CLASSIC DRY VODKA MARTINI Stirred not shaken
I have heard all kinds of people claim to know how to make a MARTINI & when they hand it to me...
How to Make a Flavored Martini
The martini is a traditional cocktail that originated around the year 1900. The classic martini is made simply with gin and vermouth...
How to Make a Traditional Gin/Vodka Martini
The martini is the drink of James Bond, Park Avenue executives and cocktail connoisseurs everywhere. Dispute over the exact origin continues, but...
How to Make the Absolutely Fabulous Martini Vodka Drink
The Absolutely Fabulous Martini is a vodka-based mixed drink that's easy to make at home. Our professional bartender shows you how in...
How to Make a Perfect Lemon Drop Martini
Lemon Drop martinis exist for those drinkers who aren't afraid of a little sourness. Combining different types of lemon flavorings, this cocktail...
How to Make a Sunset Martini With Sky Vodka
Typically made with gin or vodka and served straight-up, a martini is an elegant drink meant to be sipped slowly. Fruit juices...
How to Make a Pear Martini
Though a traditional martini is made with gin and dry vermouth, these days there are more variations than ever on this popular...
How to Mix a Martini
Mixologist and restauranteur Joe Campanale mixes a perfect classic martini and a few variations, including a dirty martini.
How to Make Potato Vodka
Learn how to make potato vodka. Many people are becoming interested in making common items at home, such as brewing their own...
How to Mix a Dirty Vodka Martini
A martini consists of gin or vodka mixed with dry vermouth. The cocktail traditionally is poured into a martini glass with olives...
How Do I Change a Dry Martini Into a Wet Martini?
Martinis are refreshing cocktails, though changing a dry martini into a wet martini makes for an altogether different drinking experience. The conversion...